Audrey’s Holiday Jingle

T’was the fight before Christmas, when all families know, It’s better to forgive than tell them to F. O., Mom probably liked you better, if memory serves, So while I am a P.O.A., she will get what she deserves

Come on siblings and get off your butts, I need alittle help, ‘cause I really am going nuts, I am pulled in many directions, with no time for my own, Let’s hire an expert who we can speak with by phone

This Plan will save time and money and help us agree, We can all care for Mom, in addition to me! A Plan of Care will outline Mom’s needs, Working together, we all will succeed

All families are strange, of this I am sure, Now where did we put Elder Caring’s brochure? Some guidance is needed to keep mom from harm ‘Cause with caregiver burnout, I’ve nearly bought the farm

I won’t wait this time, I will call them right now Professional counsellors will give me know- how I found it along with various papers Advanced directives, wills, now finally some answers!

Meeting a counsellor, has made it much easier I now have perspective on how to proceed Hiring a caregiver is just what I need! Alittle respite will go a long way Of keeping my sanity day after day

Why did I wait? I really don’t know We are living to 100 and there’s a long way to go Having knowledge and resources makes it much easier And learning when to say Yes and how to say NO!

Our government tells us, we should be aware For those less fortunate, it may not be fair Our society is aging and we all will need care Live with your children? A threat or a dare?

Dementia is scary, forgetting all we know The best is to love but how can we let go? I too am part of the boomers, still looking ahead One needs to be positive, no point feeling dread

We’ve had the talk and filled out the Binder Make sure your wishes are clear- just a reminder What’s ahead for us all, we really don’t know I hope to have the choice when it’s my time to go

Planning ahead – my message is clear Keep talking to your family and loving them dear

Happy holidays to you. Thanks for reading and my very best for a healthy 2018.

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